Colourful Autumn Stew

(serves 3)
500g minced beef
2 onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 can (16oz) tomatoes
1 cup rice
2 cups vegetable stock
2 tsp paprika
2-3 cups of chopped, assorted vegetables - e.g. bell pepper, corn, mushrooms, carrots.
Salt, pepper to taste.
Shredded cheese, chili sauce (garnishes)

Brown onions and garlic in a pot until fragrant. Add minced beef and cook until no longer pink. Add rice and paprika and stir until combined. Add tomatoes and vegetable stock. Bring to a boil, lower heat and leave to simmer for 20 minutes.

Add assorted chopped vegetables and cook for another 10 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Serve with shredded cheese and sweet chili sauce.